Helmut Name Popularity and Statistics
Helmut is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Helmut?
Helmut is spelled H-E-L-M-U-T. The name has 6 letters.
Helmut Popularity in 1978
Rank#5,772
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage rose 73 places to #5,772 and recorded the same number of births compared with 1977.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Helmut Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1950 through 1978. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Boys | 5 | #5,772 |
| 1977 | Boys | 5 | #5,845 |
| 1974 | Boys | 6 | #4,634 |
| 1973 | Boys | 6 | #4,505 |
| 1972 | Boys | 6 | #4,441 |
| 1971 | Boys | 10 | #3,146 |
| 1970 | Boys | 8 | #3,521 |
| 1969 | Boys | 10 | #2,861 |
| 1968 | Boys | 12 | #2,445 |
| 1967 | Boys | 11 | #2,470 |
| 1966 | Boys | 14 | #2,132 |
| 1965 | Boys | 12 | #2,366 |
| 1964 | Boys | 12 | #2,409 |
| 1963 | Boys | 17 | #1,957 |
| 1962 | Boys | 11 | #2,504 |
| 1961 | Boys | 18 | #1,948 |
| 1960 | Boys | 20 | #1,812 |
| 1959 | Boys | 12 | #2,414 |
| 1958 | Boys | 17 | #1,953 |
| 1957 | Boys | 12 | #2,375 |
| 1956 | Boys | 14 | #2,168 |
| 1955 | Boys | 11 | #2,435 |
| 1953 | Boys | 8 | #2,905 |
| 1950 | Boys | 5 | #3,681 |
When Was Helmut Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1960 · Boys
20 recorded births
National rank #1,812
1961 · Boys
18 recorded births
National rank #1,948
1963 · Boys
17 recorded births
National rank #1,957
1958 · Boys
17 recorded births
National rank #1,953
Where Helmut Ranked Highest in 1961
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #923 | 5 |